Archive for the 'Musings' Category
(Chronologically Listed)
A Year in the Life…..
My life has changed immeasurably during the past year. One year ago today, my Dad had a massive stroke. My life changed forever with that phone call.
The rawness of the time has softened; the need to speak for my Dad when he was unable to speak for himself has passed. The juxtaposition between the […]
Published by fromskilledhands on June 19th, 2008 tagged here and now, Musings, Passing it on, Caring, Gratitude, Love | 15 Comments »
It’s Good Luck to Be Nice
I had stopped at the Cleveland Food Coop on Saturday to pick up a few things. As I walked toward the building, I was approached by a smiling woman. She spoke little English; and started to talk to me in what I figured was Russian. I know one Russian phrase: lubov nyick o toschka. […]
Published by fromskilledhands on June 4th, 2008 tagged Musings, Passing it on, Caring, Helping, Community, Home, Gratitude | 15 Comments »
One Year Hence
I just realized that I began writing this blog on April 27, 2007. Oh, what a ride it has been!
In the past year, I have learned not to be afraid of this new to me medium (thank you, Kelly). I have discovered so much about this lovely blue planet, and about myself.
In […]
Published by fromskilledhands on April 29th, 2008 tagged Uncategorized, Musings, Change, Little Blue Santa, Smiles, Caring, Community, Birthdays, Learning | 10 Comments »
My Town Monday: Home is Where the Heart Is
Over at One Word, One Rung, One Day,Travis Erwin has graciously invited bloggers to share their towns on Mondays. I’ve learned a lot about a lot of places by visiting those who have posted. My daughter, a college student in NYC, taught me about home this weekend.
I boarded the Amtrak Lake […]
Published by fromskilledhands on April 28th, 2008 tagged Musings, Change, Discoveries, One World, One Heart, My Town Monday, Caring, Home, New York City | 17 Comments »
My Town Monday: How the Village Got Its Name
The Village of Peninsula, population 602, is nestled in the hills where the Cuyahoga River bends sharply. Years ago, before the Valley Railway came through town, the old river made a meander that formed a peninsula. When the train was planned, 2 bridges would have needed to be engineered and built in order to cross […]
Published by fromskilledhands on April 20th, 2008 tagged Musings, Discoveries, Peninsula, Cuyahoga Valley, My Town Monday, Community, Downtown | 8 Comments »
April 16
So we’ve paid the taxes, and relished the first days of Spring. The grass IS greener—on both sides of the hill. Pansies raise their smiling faces at the sun, and daffodils sway in the breeze. Asparagus and strawberries, and the sky that is that infinite shade of azure affirm Spring is here.
If today is […]
Published by fromskilledhands on April 15th, 2008 tagged Here, Musings, Smiles, Spring, Birthdays, Today | 8 Comments »
Spring!
It has arrived!! I knew that it was Spring before the calendar told me it was so; I knew it when the quality of the light changed; when the birds first sang their songs early in the morning; when the goldfinches began frequenting the thistle feeder, the breeding males sporting their brilliant yellow coats. […]
Published by fromskilledhands on April 10th, 2008 tagged here and now, Musings, Change, Snow, Spring | 7 Comments »
My Town Monday: Good Things Come in Small Packages
I’m pleased to join Travis Erwin again in his My Town Monday venture. This is a great opportunity to look at things and places in a new way, and to find out what makes everyone’s town special.
The Village of Peninsula, population 602, has a rich and interesting history. Located in the Cuyahoga Valley, a […]
Published by fromskilledhands on April 6th, 2008 tagged Musings, Change, Discoveries, Peninsula, Cuyahoga Valley, My Town Monday, Community | 9 Comments »
It’s All in the Word
I’ve been thinking about the power of words and how our choices shape our lives. Do I see things as a challenge or a struggle? An opportunity or a chore? A promise or a threat? Writers choose their words just as a connoisseur of fine wine selects the correct vintage. Do […]
Published by fromskilledhands on March 24th, 2008 tagged Musings, Change, Words | 9 Comments »
Tis the Season?
Twenty two inches of snow and it is still snowing. We closed our studio/gallery early yesterday and stayed home today. We couldn’t have gone anywhere if we had wanted——safely. Roads were closed except for essential travel.
The silence is incredible; the snow plentiful and heavy, glistening in the light of the lamp […]